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Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do Légère Reeds differ from
other synthetics?
 | Légère reeds are made from a special
polymer compound with a very fine microtexture. They
have low density, so that they float, like cane reeds.
In fact, all the important properties are closely matched
to those of damp cane. Because of the
microtexture, we can machine very fine tips for the
fantastic response you would expect from the best cane.
See our Science and
Materials pages for more
details. |
2) How long will one reed last?
| Players report a variety of lifetimes,
but most would agree that our reeds easlly outlast a box
of 10 conventional cane reeds. Some players
are reporting six months of hard playing. You
can prolong the life of your reed by treating the tip with
care, and by rotating the reed after an hour of hard
practice. |
3) Why are Légère reeds so
expensive? Aren't they just a cheap bits of molded
plastic?
| No!!!! Our compound is our
own trade secret. We have to make it ourselves in
order to control the strength of the material, and thus to
make reeds of different strength. Our reeds are
machined on an expensive CNC machine, not stamped or
molded like conventional plastic parts. In
fact there are about 15 steps in the manufacturing
process, and the entire process takes approximately two
weeks. |
4) Don't I have to get used to a
"real" reed anyway?
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professional musicians don't think so. They are playing and recording on Légère reeds full time. There is no need to
play on a cane reed. Larry Combs, Principal
Clarinet of the Chicago symphony, recommends Légère Reeds
for his students. Have a look at our
Artist pages. |
5) How do I pick a strength?
| Go to our
Products page to learn more about each type of reed
and to compare
our strengths to those of cane reeds that you might be
familiar with. We do offer an exchange of strength
policy. |
6) Can I work on the reed?
| It is possible, but not recommended, to
scrape the reed. Detailed instructions are
provided on our Owners page. |
This page is under construction.
Have a question that isn't answered? Please let
us know by emailing info@legere.com
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